Entitlement to early retirement pension
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101.—(1) A person (P) is entitled to payment of an early retirement pension from the entitlement day if—
(a)P has reached 55 but has not reached normal pension age;
(b)P is qualified or re-qualified for retirement benefits;
(c)P has left all eligible employment;
(d)P has applied under regulation 159 for the payment of an early retirement pension; and
(e)P has not applied under that regulation for payment of any other retirement pension.
(2) P is not entitled to payment of an early retirement pension in respect of any pensionable service after P reaches normal pension age.
(3) An early retirement pension is payable for life.